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MBTA fines commuter rail operator Keolis $1.6 million for poor performance
(Source: Boston Globe, January 23, 2015) BOSTON — The company that runs the state’s commuter rail service has been ordered to pay $1.6 million in penalties for poor performance in November and December, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority announced Friday....
Midland train wreck trial kicks off with ‘challenging’ jury selection
(Source: NewsWest9.com, January 26, 2015) MIDLAND, Texas — The trial involving Union Pacific and 17 plaintiffs from Midland's deadly parade train crash of 2012 began Monday with jury selection, following a nine-month delay. Full story and video: NewsWest9.com
Lower coal revenues hit Norfolk Southern, but railroad is upbeat on U.S. economy
(Source: Reuters, January 26, 2015) CHICAGO — Norfolk Southern Corp, the No. 4 U.S. railroad, expects a solid U.S. economy to boost its business in 2015 but said on Monday it was too early to gauge the overall impact of lower energy prices. Full story: CNBC
Intermodal shipments help Norfolk Southern see record yearly profit in 2014
(Source: Truckinginfo, January 26, 2015) TORRANCE, Calif. — Intermodal rail movements help propel the railroad Norfolk Southern Corp. toward achieving record net income for 2014, according to figures it released on Monday. Full story: www.truckinginfo.com
Labor dispute at West Coast ports could hamper railroads
(Source: manufacturing.net, January 26, 2015) MADISON, Wisc. — A months-long contract dispute at ports along the West Coast could spill thousands of miles inland, where two rail companies are raising concerns about shipping complications. Full story:...
Hoffa: No time to waste in letting public, lawmakers know about fast track
(Source: Huffington Post column by Teamsters General President James P. Hoffa, January 26, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — For years, big business has pushed for fast-track trade promotion authority so it can get secret trade deals it helps craft like the Trans-Pacific...
Amtrak announces reduced schedule for Keystone Service due to winter storm
(Source: PennLive, January 27, 2015) HARRISBURG, Pa. — Amtrak service north of New York will be suspended Tuesday and some trains operating further south will operate on a reduced schedule, Amtrak announced in a news release. Full story: www.PennLive.com
NJ Transit service remains suspended; may resume Tuesday afternoon
(Source: www.nj.com, January 27, 2015) NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit train and bus service will remain suspended through the morning rush hour Tuesday and likely later into the day as officials assess conditions during the snow event affecting virtually every corner of...
New York area mass transit creeps back to life after snow storm
(Source: WABC-TV New York, January 27, 2015) NEW YORK — Travel and mass transit is getting back to normal throughout the New York area after the snowstorm battered the area Monday into Tuesday. Full story: www.7online.com
Amtrak cancels trains between New York and Boston on Tuesday due to weather
(Source: Providence Journal, January 26, 2015) PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Amtrak announced it has suspended Northeast Regional and Acela Express service between New York and Boston on Tuesday. Full story: Providence Journal
